What to do, what to do
Yes indeed, we’ve made it through another week.
Martin Kerr was out at the Beverley Farmers' Market. Maybe you'll see him at the first Downtown market of the summer, this Saturday.
So, let’s find you something fun to do.
Not to brag, but I bet, maybe even as you’re reading this, I’m having the most weekend fun of all. The dentist is yanking one of my wisdom teeth out.
Have fun with your non-pain pill related events, suckers.
If you’re an Edmonton politics fan you may already know the Alberta Liberal Party is holding their convention and AGM this weekend.
The Tallest Man on Earth is playing a sold out show at Brixx. He’s not actually that tall.
Everybody’s favourite band (to say) is playing the Avenue Theatre tonight. It’s Fucked Up.
More local, Saturday will see the first Joe Bird Award. It’s a bit of a celebration over at the Empress Ale House.
#YegHelp is this Saturday night. That’s a big fundraiser for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. There’s a fashion show too. Plus, I’ll link to most anything with a #Yeg in it.
Almost a #Yeg, the public teachers are hosting a tweetup tonight.
Maybe this will be the weekend you finally check out lawn bowling. Maybe.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the E-Ville Roller Derby girls are having a championship this weekend. Have you seen roller derby in E-town yet?
Of course, the summer blockbuster movies just keep on coming!
There’s a 2010 Alberta Comedy Spectacular being recorded for the CBC in St. Albert.
Ooh, and the Found Footage Festival is on tonight!
Meanwhile…over at Share Edmonton…
The Edmonton Energy return to the basketball floor!
There will be plenty of running and walking this weekend with the Community Action Dash and Enerflex MS Walk.
Don’t forget, the ESO is always a good choice. This weekend, they’ve got a wonderful soprano in, to sing Schubert.
And, I don’t normally look beyond the weekend, but I fear I’ll forget to mention A Night of Highwire Films, which is happening Wednesday. There!
Um, remind me why we’re not all hanging out at Brixx…?
I know what you guys are thinking. “Sally, what’s the deal with you and the Starlite Room? Lately it’s all you ever talk about. Do you secretly love the Starlite Room?”
And I’m all evasive about it. I’m like “Nah, whatever. They’re just cool is all. I think they’ve got a lot going on.” And you guys are all “Whatever. The Starlite Room is totally your boyfriend.”
So fine, let’s just put that on the table. The Starlite Room’s totally my boyfriend. Happy? Good. Your happiness is my business.
Anyway, the latest news from the Starlite is actually technically from Brixx Bar and Grill (10030 – 102 Street).
On Tuesday nights, starting at 9 p.m.. they host an acoustic music showcase. Basically, you can just head downstairs, get yourself some tacos (that’s right, gang – pint & taco Tuesdays) and enjoy some acoustic jamz.
Also worth mentioning (because I had no idea until talking to talent buyer Art Szabo) is that Brixx, which was only rebranded a few months ago, has a pretty impressive menu. The restaurant itself actually opens at 4:30 p.m. for Happy Hour, Tuesday through Friday.
So the next time you crazy kids are looking for some place to have dinner and/or drinks and/or tacos after work, you know where to go.
